Solar Industry Updates
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Amazon to Develop Solar Power Projects of Over 420 MW in India
Ecommerce Giant, Amazon, announced on Wednesday 21st September 2022, that it will develop 3 solar farms with a combined capacity of 420 MW in Rajasthan. The utility-scale projects include, 210 MW project to be developed by ReNew Power, 100
Indian Union Cabinet Approves Rs.19,500 Crores PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules
The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ on Wednesday, 21 September 2022. The government has passed a grant worth Rs. 19,500 crores to achieve the Gigawatt (GW)
Indian Govt. Run OMCs to Power all Retail Fuel Stations Through Solar Energy by 2024
State-owned Oil Marketing companies (OMCs) will run all retail fuel stations on solar energy by 2024, announced Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. "We aim to 100% solarize all petrol and diesel stations in India
Western Railway Saves Over 1.5 Crores in 4 Months Using Solar Power
The Western Railway (WR) recently announced that it has saved over 1.5 crores in the last four months using solar energy. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the zone achieved savings of over three crores. Western Railways is one of
Tata Power’s Subsidiary to Set up a 100 MW Captive Solar Plant with Viraj Profile
Tata Power’s subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), announced that it will set up a 100 MW captive solar power plant for Viraj Profile. Viraj Profile is a leading stainless steel manufacturer in India. In a captive solar
Hyderabad to Develop a 21 Km Solar-Roof Cycling Track by 2023
The city of Hyderabad is about to get its first solar roof cycling track by summer next year. The track will be 23 km long, and 4.5 metres wide. Out of this stretch, 21 km will boast a solar
India Witnesses 97% Growth in Open Access Solar Installations
India has added 1.3 GW capacity through open access installations in the first half of 2022. In the January to July period last year, the country had created 638 MW of new open access solar capacity. Thus, compared to
Chandigarh’s Solar Power Installations Highest Among Union Territories
The Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS), founded by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable energy, recently held its 8th Foundation Day ceremony in Cochin, Kerala. In the event, the Chandigarh Renewable Energy, Science & Technology
Norway’s Climate and Pensions Fund to Invest ₹2.8 Billion in Indian Solar Project
Norway’s Climate Investment Fund is all set to acquire a 49% stake in a 420 MW solar project in Rajasthan. The fund is managed by the development and finance institution, 'Norfund', and Norway’s largest pension fund 'KLP'. The fund
NTPC Commissions First Part of the 20 MW Gandhar Solar Project
State-owned utility giant NTPC has commissioned the first 10 MW capacity of the Gandhar Solar Project in Gujarat. The total capacity of the plant is 20 MW. "Consequent upon successful commissioning, the first part capacity of 10 MW
